Rinah Lerma is the Executive Director and Founder of canvas Connection, a Chino-based nonprofit creating universally designed, sensory-friendly spaces and events for neurodivergent and disabled communities. A U.S. Army veteran with a background in logistics and mission coordination, Rinah brings strategic planning and a whole-human approach to community inclusion.
Drawing on her lived experience as a neurodivergent mother and advocate, Rinah leads Canvas Connection in delivering immersive, non-clinical environments that support regulation, creativity, and connection for all ages. Her vision is to make accessibility and universal design a standard in public and private spaces, fostering communities where everyone can fully participate and thrive.
